I was approached on the street in Brooklyn to join the CCLP. I have told them time and time again that I am not interested (I volunteer for other organizations freely but feel these people are bullies) yet they continue to call me at my place of work. The person who calls is very domineering and I cant seem to get it over to her that I dont have anything to give (financially or in time). Yet each time they call I am told that it is urgent I respond to the cries of help from Hurricane Katrina victims. I do feel guilty that I cant do more to help, but frankly, the bullying tactics of this group scare me.

After reading everyone's posts, it seems my fear is founded.